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"Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Artificial Turf"

"PFAS chemicals have been identified in synthetic turf, according to lab tests performed on several samples of the artificial grass that were shared with The Intercept. The presence of the chemicals, members of a class that has been associated with multiple health problems, including cancer, adds to growing concerns about the grass replacement that covers many thousands of acres in parks, schools, professional sports stadiums, and practice fields around the U.S."

Source: The Intercept, 10/09/2019

"PFAS Legislative Timelines Not Feasible, EPA’s Wheeler Says"

"Legislation that would require the EPA to designate all PFAS as hazardous substances within one year isn’t feasible, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler said Sept. 26."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 09/27/2019

"Senate Seeks to Back Ban on Firefighting Foam in Defense Bill"

"The Senate urged its negotiators Sept. 25 to back language banning the Pentagon’s use of firefighting foam containing potentially hazardous nonstick chemicals known as PFAS, as House-Senate talks continue toward a single Defense Department reauthorization bill."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 09/26/2019

Report Details Extent Of PFAS Water Contamination In California

"Chemicals used for carpets and anti-stain products have been found in water sources for 7.5 million people in California, detailing the extent of the problem as state regulators work to develop safety levels for the contaminants that have been linked to cancer."

Source: AP, 09/26/2019

EPA Allowed Companies to Make 40 New PFAS Chemicals Despite Big Risks

EPA allowed 40 new chemicals in the toxic PFAS family to be manufacured and used despite scientific evidence suggesting they had seriously harmful health effects.

Source: The Intercept, 09/20/2019

Pentagon Says PFAS Cleanup Costs Will Dwarf Earlier Estimates

"Military leaders said Thursday that “forever chemical” contamination costs are likely to surpass their original $2 billion estimate as Congress works to push the Department of Defense (DOD) to clean up contaminated water across the country."

Source: The Hill, 09/13/2019

"Lawmakers Grill Manufacturers Over 'Forever Chemicals' Contamination"

"Lawmakers on Tuesday expressed frustration with major manufacturers behind chemicals that have contaminated drinking water across the country, demanding answers on how they plan to deal with toxic 'forever chemicals.'"

Source: The Hill, 09/11/2019

‘Forever Chemicals’ Now Found In Massachusetts Schools

"The water fountains have either been turned off, wrapped in plastic, or fitted with a device to prevent students from using them. Much of the food preparation has moved off campus, and a water jug sits in the kitchen sink, replacing the faucet. The bathrooms are covered with signs that warn students in bold, red letters: “DO NOT DRINK FROM THE SINK.”"

Source: Boston Globe, 09/10/2019

"PFAS Toxins Found In Drinking Water Throughout Southern California"

"Wells of nearly two dozen Southern California water agencies have reportable levels of PFAS, a chemical family increasingly linked to cancer, liver and kidney damage, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, low fertility, low birth weight and ulcerative colitis."

Source: Orange County Register, 09/03/2019

"21 State Attorneys General Urge Congress To Take Action on PFAS"

"21 state attorneys general sent a letter urging Congress to pass legislation addressing public health threats from PFAS."

Source: WLNS, 07/31/2019

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